Homemade Fajita Seasoning

I love making fajitas. They are a quick and easy meal with lots of flavor. I also have a few other recipes that use the seasoning packet, but I don't always have it on hand. So, last time I needed a small amount, I looked at the ingredient list from a package and decided to try my own. I figured I didn't have much to lose since I already had a back up!

This recipe makes a pretty small amount. I would say this might be good for a serving of fajitas for two, unless you like it extra seasoned. So please double or triple the batch if needed!

Fajita Seasoning

3/4 t cumin
1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t oregano
1/4 t onion powder
1/8 t salt
1/4 t garlic powder
1 drop of lemon juice

Mix all of the dry ingredients together. Add the lemon juice mixing quickly so the spices don't congeal on your spoon. You may need to "smash" extra wet areas to ensure thorough mixing.

Use in your favorite recipes!

Menu plus my master list

I shared the idea of my master list and this week I decided to make a more permanent and easy to use version rather than my handwritten scrap of paper.

I've uploaded the document for you to download here. I hope this might be helpful for some out there trying to get started with menu planning. You might notice some are in multiple columns, and that's Ok because they can be made with various meats. You've got more meal options than you realize!


Monday: Tortellini with tomato cream
Tuesday: Marinated pork chops
Wednesday: Turkey picadillo (we skipped this a few weeks back)
Thursday: Mesquite Chicken
Friday: Calzones
Saturday: Chicken and veggie soup (same with this one)
Sunday: Greek Chicken Penne


Have a fantastic week!

Use it until it's gone - candles!

I hate wasting anything; even a piece of paper written on one side, I'll write on the back side, just to make sure I use it all.

Well, the other day I lit the candle in the living room only to have it self-extinguish within a minute. Alas, it was gone. So, I got out my candle warmer to melt the candle and use the remaining wax. I did this for a few days and still had the great smell in my home; however, I noticed the level of liquid was not decreasing by much. That's fine, but I was ready to use this candle up and move on to another.

So I was standing there looking at the candle on the warmer and I also see a cute little jar I had cleaned (see here for how I clean my jars). Idea struck! Why not pour the liquid candle into this new, smaller diameter jar so it will burn! And I can also add the three other almost gone candles sitting on the top of my fridge to the jar as well! Here is my finished project:

Thus began my evening project! My husband got me some rope out of the shed and tied a nifty knot that allowed the rope to stand on it's own. (I didn't see him do it and it was covered in wax before I took a picture, sorry!) I would melt a candle and pour it into the jar. It cooled while I started melting my next candle, and then poured it in the jar.

Only one more layer left to go!

All my jars are empty and can now be recycled! What a great project.

 

 

 

If I had thought a little more ahead of time this could even have made a great, inexpensive gift for a friend. I definitely would have used a real wick and made sure to pour the different layers slower and more smoothly to avoid bubbles and discoloration.